Math- We are going to review for the end of unit assessment next week. Please continue to practice counting coins with your child. The kids have also been working on breaking apart. Here is an example...

24+12

20 4+10+ 2 ﻿30 + 6 = 36

Your child brought home a math paper yesterday with this method on it.﻿Writing- We are continuing narrative writing. The kids have been working really hard on good beginnings, adding emotions to their writing, transition words, giving details, and good endings.

Science- We have started Force and Motion.

Spring Concert- What a blast! I really enjoyed watching EVERYONE get to enjoy the concert this year! Willard East has some parents who are pretty good at the YMCA!:) Upcoming Events:

April 25- Tiger Pride Assembly at 2:30May 9- Field DayMay 28- Last Day of School

Field Trip- Thank you to all of the parents who could volunteer to come to the field trip and chaperone the kids. You are very appreciated!!

Math- Next week we will be introducing Commutative and Associative Property with the kids along with introducing concepts of multiples to get them ready for multiplication. :)

Writing- Next week we will be writing a narrative piece about our field trip to the Nature Center.

Science- We will be finishing up our animal unit and then start Force and Motion.

Spring Concert- The Spring Concert will be performed at the High School in the main gym. The kids need to arrive no later than 6:40 p.m. and go to where I am seating the kids so they will be with their group. The kids need to wear their red Friday shirt to the concert.Upcoming Events:April 15-Willard East Spring Concert, Tuesday April 15th starting at 7:00 p.m.April 25- Tiger Pride AssemblyMay 9- Field DayMay 28- Last Day of School

Mrs. A. Smith

My name is Mrs. A. Smith and I am a first grade teacher at Willard East Elementary. I have a blog to communicate with you about what is going on in our classroom and school.